Add 48/81 and 7/12
48/81 + 7/12 is 127/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 12 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
48/81 = 48 × 4/81 × 4 = 192/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
7/12 = 7 × 27/12 × 27 = 189/324 - Add the two like fractions:
192/324 + 189/324 = 192 + 189/324 = 381/324 - 381/324 simplified gives 127/108
- So, 48/81 + 7/12 = 127/108
In mixed form: 119/108
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